Churches Mass Centers and Schools:

The Hervey Bay Catholic Parish, whose Parish Church is St Joseph’s, Pialba also has two other communities:   

The Catholic Church of St Patrick in Howard where mass is celebrated every Sunday at 5.30pm
Contact person: Shirley Powley on 4129 0918   

The Community of St Peter the Fisherman of Burrum Heads.  Where Liturgy of the Word, with Communion is celebrated on alternate Sundays and Mass is    celebrated on alternate Tuesdays in the community Church owned by the Uniting Church.
Contact person:  Di London on 4129 5412 

The Parish also encompasses two schools:   

Star Of The Sea Primary (Parish School) with a Pre-School and Outside School Hours Care with plan on the drawing board for a Long Day Care Facility to be completed by 2008Principal;   Mr Patrick Colley
Contact School Office:  4125 1220 

 Xavier Catholic College is An Archdiocese school opened in 2003, which includes year 8 through to year 12.  The Primary school commenced in 2007 including classes Prep to year 3 with further extras to follow in 2008 Principal:  Mr Kerry Swann
Contact College Office:  4197 1177